New TT for ~$1500

Dont buy a direct drive table unless you have at least $ 10,000 for the deck only.

and if you have $10k buy Technics SP10R (just the drive)

then read a little bit about the drive and buy SL1200G with the same motor for $3999 (for compete turntable with tonearm). 

still expensive? Look for SL1200GR for $1700 that is not far from "G"

Actually you don't have to spend $10k just for a reference Direct Drive even considering only NEW models. 

Denon DP-80 drive is $1500 and it's fantastic for the money, but it's from the 70's, anyway MINT condition units still available. This turntable will put in the dust all those new overpriced belt drive up to $10 000  

For around $1,000 right now,  The Pro-Ject Classic SB with Wooden Chassis and Ortofon Quintet Red MC Cartridge package from Audio Advisor that includes Pro-Ject’s Push-Button Electronic Speed Control, the Clamp-It $99 Record Clamp, and the Leather-It $59 Upgrade Turntable Mat has got to be the deal of the week. A Rega P3 is always a good choice, but Adding $345 to the base P3, and the other goodies, and you are way over the $1199 ask for the Project.  If you want to economize even more, the standard Pro-Ject Classic Turntable with an Ortofon 2M Silver Cartridge (I think it's a 2M Red wound with fewer turns of silver-plated  wire, instead of copper) for $899 is likewise a great value.  

For those who think I'm a shill for Pro-ject, AA also has Rega P8s for $1999 plus cart.  That is a jawdropping price on a spectacular table. I'd also look at the  EAT B# Turntable with the Ortofon 2M Blue package, and the Marantz TT 15S1 Turntable with ClearAudio Virtuoso MM Cartridge ( It's actually a ClearAudio table in Marantz cosmetics)

that denon with the wide removable arm board has this base which is similar to the JVC deck, wonderful peak of the era designs

http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=v568017645

chackster just said nice things about the DP-80 spinner

still around to make an offer.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-DENON-DP-80-DK-110-DA-307-Direct-Drive-Turntable-ELAC-STS-255/133188373455?hash=item1f02a54bcf:g:0ZEAAOSwP~Fdkt9j

I just read the description completely, it is a 'rough' translation, but very informative if you re-read it. there is some nice technology in that arm as well. magnetic anti-skate, instant off/on, micrometer tracking adjustment, damped arm ...

the 350mm arm length is 'total' arm length, not effective length.

curiously, the notes reference 'fit CL-P1D' which is a similar JVC deck.

"Fit cabinet DK-300/2300/110

cabinet CL-P1D"

maybe someone understands this??

https://www.google.com/search?q=cabinet+CL-P1D&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&sxsrf=ALeKk03he4GVLvnWT_CRAk-zhzOiGsq8DA:1589380155953&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=E_uzhf5y2uqF5M%253A%252CIf5fnzu5F1BTiM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kQSRW57QhquplQk7VlWcop_YPfwMA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj96-68hrHpAhV1knIEHX4jDycQ9QEwAXoECAgQDw#imgrc=E_uzhf5y2uqF5M:

Denon DP-80 is absolutely stunning Direct Drive, i’m so happy that i bought unused sample in mint condition, i’ve been reading audiogon contributors for a long time and finally decided to buy one for my collection, i prefer Denon base just for one tonearm. It’s compact and good looking, but i already have different turntables. That Denon DA-401 tonearm is very nice for high compliance carts.  

here is a nice vintage denon flyer

A Japanese classics, a must have in my opinion.
It’s crazy how low is the price for those DP-80 sometimes.

Last week i finally assembled another turntable for a friend, he prepared it for his daughter as a present, very nice. Technics SP-20 in SH10B3 with custom made armboard. 

micro seiki direct drive, micro seiki arm, nice wood plinth

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649614028-micro-seiki-md-700-professional-direct-drive-turntable/

from Vlad, a very nice Russian in Canada. I bought my JVC Dual Arm TT81 in large plinth from him. Excellently packaged, very good communication,

price is Canadian, $850 CAD = $603. I guess he would accept an offer for a bit less